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How to get fromKangaroo Island to Goolwaby bus, ferry, or car

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There are 2 ways to get from Kangaroo Island to Goolwa by bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Stop 15 Hutchinson St / Collingwood St - North sidebus bus
    5h 2m
    $56–63

  2. Drive, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kangaroo Island to Penneshaw Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the ferry from Penneshaw Ferry Terminal to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Drive from Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal to Goolwacar car
    2h 36m
    $32–45

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kangaroo Island to Goolwa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 187.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Kangaroo Island, SA, Australia and Goolwa, SA, Australia?

There is no direct connection from Kangaroo Island to Goolwa. However, you can take the taxi to Hog Bay Rd / Elsegood Rd - North side, take the bus to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, walk to Penneshaw Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, walk to Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal, then take the bus to Stop 15 Hutchinson St / Collingwood St - North side. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kangaroo Island to Goolwa via Penneshaw Ferry Terminal and Cape Jervis Ferry Terminal in around 2h 36m.

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